Continuing IT Training Program

Risk Management of Payment Systems

Program Overview

This course will provide training on more advanced topics related to ACH and other payments systems (e.g. Checks; Cards; Fedwire, CHIPS, and SWIFT; Mobiles services; Virtual currencies). This course will also assist examiners to understand the connection between the individual payment mechanisms and current exam protocols and FDIC guidance. Upon completion of this course, attendees will have a stronger knowledge of payment systems risk.

Instructional Format

Facilitated classroom discussion and lectures

Duration

Four and one-half days

Level

Intermediate

Target Audience

Intermediate and Advanced IT examiners who have taken at least the required basic IT courses (Information Technology Examination Course, which includes basic level ACH and payment systems, Risk Assessment, Business Continuity Planning, and Auditing, and Introduction to Security).

This course is open to appropriate staff of the FDIC and partner government regulatory agencies.